wildlife conservation

Discusses the problems faced by endangered animals and the work of conservation groups to protect them.

Using illustrations and photographs, examines the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the endangered Florida panther and what is being done to save it from extinction.

As she grows through the first years of her life in the Catskill Mountains of New York, a peregrine falcon called Frightful interacts with various humans, including the boy who raised her, a falconer who rescues her, and several unscrupulous poachers, as well as with many animals that are part of the area's ecological balance.

Describes the characteristics of humpback whales, their feeding habits, migration routes, and vulnerability to hunters. Also discusses efforts, by such groups as Greenpeace, to preserve them as a species.

Discusses why certain animals have become endangered and what can be done to keep them from becoming extinct.

Describes endangered species throughout the world, the factors that threaten their survival, and current efforts to save them from extinction.

Examines the many reasons for the extinction and near-extinction of animal species. Discusses how some near-extinctions have been reversed through special breeding programs and legislation to save endangered species.

Colorful photographs and text briefly describe endangered animals which live in a wetland environment such as the egret, pelican, hippopotamus, alligator, and hognose snake.

Colorful photographs and text briefly describe mountain animals that are in danger of extinction such as the giant panda, snow leopard, and mountain gorilla.

Colorful photographs and text briefly describe endangered grassland animals such as the white rhinoceros, pronghorn, prairie dog, cheetah, African wild dog, and burrowing owl.